Sunshine, heated blanket, kitty, coffee, prayer, and books. I may never get off this couch again. Granted, this is not a normal Monday morning (see last Monday’s post). So, I am thankful for an extra day of rest. This moment, I am relaxing and soaking in the sounds of the clock ticking, laundry whirring, and… Continue reading Monday Moments: hygge
Tag: books
Top 5 Books for 2020
This past year, with quarantines and shelter in place, I had a lot more time to read. And watch tv... but one of my goals this year is to read more than I watch tv. Wish me luck! And discipline! Anyway, here are my Top 5 books for 2020:📖Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society… Continue reading Top 5 Books for 2020
Light of Hope
“...in the end, the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach.” Return of the King, JRR Tolkien
Fellowship and Joy
"May our fellowship with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ, be unquestionable. May it be fuel. May it fill us with joy. May it be a most real fact this day. May we enjoy it to the full, knowing whom we have believed, knowing who is our Father, knowing who it is that… Continue reading Fellowship and Joy
Sunshine and Books and Blankets: Outdoor Hygge
15+ Activities for the Letter M
This week in Kindergarten ESL class, we learned about the letter M. In prepping for the lessons, I came across several fun and educational ideas for reinforcing the letter M that I wanted to share here. 1.) Storybots letter M -- a fun video series available on Youtube. Warning: these songs will get stuck in… Continue reading 15+ Activities for the Letter M
Getting Ready for Year 7: the content cabinet
This content cabinet (CON-tent, not con-TENT) is one of my favorite organizational projects this summer. Since I have taught ESL for 6 grades over the last 6 years, I have taught related social studies, science, and math lessons to help build their vocabulary. Thus, I have acquired quite a bit of manipulatives, books, and printables… Continue reading Getting Ready for Year 7: the content cabinet
thoughts and songs 